by Michele BirdBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Contributor Many famous actors get their big break when they're youngsters. And while some continue their careers into adulthood, others choose to step back from the limelight. Here are the former child stars who retired from working on TV and movie sets for good: 1. To start, Mara Wilson rose to fame after starring in Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Matilda. At 13, she took a hiatus from acting after appearing as Lily in Thomas and the Magic Railroad in 2000.